The Murdered House (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, The Murdered House is a drama and mystery film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. After World War I, a young ex-soldier, Sébastien Monge, returns to his home village. Ignorant of his past, he learns that, 24 years before, his entire family was slain in their home one stormy night. Only Sébastien, then a four-month old baby, was spared. Whilst Sébastien is being seduced by Charmaine, Dupin is killed by someone else. Sébastien’s next victim, the miller Didon Pujol, is also murdered before he has a chance to take his revenge. Sébastien realises that someone is watching his every move and is going to extraordinary lengths to protect him. But who, and why..?
Who’s in it. The Murdered House stars Patrick Bruel as Séraphin Monge, Anne Brochet as Marie Dormeur, Agnès Blanchot as Rose Pujol and Ingrid Held as Charmaine Dupin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Murdered House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Murdered House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murdered House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murdered House (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Murdered House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Murdered House worth watching?
- The Murdered House holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Murdered House?
- The Murdered House stars Patrick Bruel, Anne Brochet, Agnès Blanchot, Ingrid Held and Yann Collette.
- When was The Murdered House released?
- The Murdered House was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.